Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to cap jet fuel prices; clears Rs 24,249 crore highway projectsAviation Turbine Fuel prices will be capped by state-run oil companies. The government has approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme. This ai...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
No noise pollution, healthy AQI, better work-life balance: Indian techie reveals perks of living in Ireland. ‘I now understand why an Indian does not return after coming abroad’An Indian techie in Ireland, Sanket Salke, shared a video highlighting the country's excellent work-life balance and pristine natural beaut...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India weighs $1 billion aid for private electric buses, trucksIndia is considering incentives worth more than $1 billion to encourage private operators to adopt electric buses and trucks as part of eff...
20 May, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dustDelhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authori...
12 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...
02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Delhi govt tightens 'no PUC, no fuel' rule, data shows over 15,000 vehicles denied fuel in four daysDelhi is cracking down on polluting vehicles. Over 15,000 cars were denied fuel in just four days for lacking a valid Pollution Under Contr...
01 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Wildfire crisis: Hundreds of blazes rage across Florida and Georgia — what to know nowWildfires are rapidly spreading across Georgia and Florida, driven by drought, low humidity, and strong winds. Dozens of fires have burned ...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
India should aim for 100% ethanol in vehicle fuel: Nitin GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari urged higher ethanol blending in fuels to cut oil imports and boost energy self-reliance amid West Asia tensio...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
MPs raise Anganwadi modernisation, Bhojpuri academy, air pollution in Rajya SabhaParliamentarians highlighted key national concerns during Rajya Sabha's Zero Hour. Discussions focused on upgrading Anganwadi kitchens for ...
02 Dec, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
India's air pollution crisis now full-blown assault on brains, bodies: CongressAir pollution in India is now a serious threat to brains and bodies, not just lungs. Congress demands changes to the National Clean Air Pro...
26 Oct, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Bodies at risk, not just body collectiveThe Supreme Court has harshly criticised the Centre, CAQM, and state governments for failing to address Delhi's air pollution crisis. It ca...
24 Oct, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Air pollution crisis: Congress blasts Modi govt's policy, demands Budget actionThe Congress accused the Modi government of "poor policy-making" in handling air pollution and demanded the upcoming Union Budget allocate ...
21 Jul, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
World Bank launches comprehensive programme to combat air pollution crisis in IndiaThe World Bank has initiated a comprehensive program to address India's severe air pollution crisis, targeting the impact of ambient partic...
09 Dec, 2023, 02.40 PM IST